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Mineola police cite five for egg-throwing

Four juveniles and a 17-year-old identified as being from the Grand Saline area have been issued 15 citations for criminal mischief following a series of egg-throwing incidents in Mineola on Sunday, … more

Two candidates seeking Mineola board position

Two candidates are seeking the unexpired two-year term on the Mineola School Board during the May 4 election. Early voting will be held April 22-30. The last day to register to participate in … more

Alba-Golden film maker state semifinalist

“Stories are kept there…and they need to be told,” commented Alba-Golden High School filmmaker Hunter Whitecotton. He was referring to the production of short films, … more
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Police canine set to retire, hopes to live with handler

In a brief meeting last Tuesday, Wood County commissioners acknowledged the donation of police canine Mata in 2020 so that the dog might remain with its handler upon retirement. The dog and his … more
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Demand, costs combine to necessitate Meals on Wheels program waiting list

The combination of higher food costs and increased demand has led the Meals on Wheels of East Texas (MOWET) to create a waiting list for its services. As of last week that list numbered 450 … more

AGISD to offer free breakfast and lunch

Alba-Golden’s monthly meeting featured many announcements, recognitions and updates on ongoing projects.   For the first year, AG Food Service Director Laura Reid is recommending that … more
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Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Quitman council approves alcohol permit

Several topics that have been keeping Quitman residents on the edge of their seats were officially voted on Thursday evening. The council unanimously passed the previously discussed motion to … more
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Quitman foundation hands out first round of classroom teacher grants

The Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation, through the newly formed Quitman ISD Educational Fund, recently announced their first grant awards to QISD faculty on Thursday, March 21.  Eight … more
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Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Downtown event street closures announced

Mineola is moving ahead with a partnership with Peoples Telephone to bring fiber-optic internet service to the entire community. The Mineola Economic Development Corporation voted Thursday to … more
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Mineola Police Report

March 16 5:30 a.m., suspicious persons, N. Pacific, male and female asleep at location, previously criminally trespassed from another location. 8:28 a.m., suspicious persons, N. Pacific, … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

March 13 Deputy Pollard, dog bite, Winnsboro ER; FedEx driver advised while attempting to deliver package she was bitten by dog, dog owner could not provide vaccine records, citation issued, dog … more

Pair named to all-region

Braydon Alley of Mineola and Joecey Lewers of Alba-Golden have been named to the all-region basketball teams for by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Alley was named to the Region … more

Quitman’s Marcee has best finish at girls state power lifting meet

Addison Marcie of Quitman had the best showing among power lifters competing in the state meet from area schools last week. Lifters are shown by weight classification, place, squat, bench press, … more

Lady Bulldogs defeated by Mt. Vernon

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs split softball games, losing a close one to Mt. Vernon on Monday, March 11 and winning big against Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill on Wednesday, the 13th.  A late Quitman … more
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Lady Panthers win behind shutout pitching

The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers traveled to Van Zandt County last Wednesday and on the strength of a masterful pitching performance by Adielyn Smith, shut out the Fruitvale Lady Bobcats, 7-0. In … more
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Quitman rolls past Chapel Hill

Bulldogs dismantled the visiting Chapel Hill Lady Devils, 16-1, on an overcast, grey morning last Wednesday.   Kennedi Elmore is once again putting in a dominating year in the circle. Her … more
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Yellowjackets move to 2-0 in district

The improvement in the Mineola Yellowjackets baseball team is obvious. It is remarkable what dedicated effort can do in a month. They are simply not the same team that began the season.   … more
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McGahee earns national prose interpretation title

Belmont University senior Meritt McGahee of Alba was the individual national champion in Prose Interpretation during the National Christian College Forensics Invitational hosted by Belmont March 7-9. … more

Guitarist plans show in Mineola

An incredible guitar concert is scheduled in Mineola on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Broad Street Church of Christ, 440 W. Broad St. It is presented by the Texas Fingerstyle … more

Disc golfers converge on Mineola

The Mineola Disc Golf Club is hosting an open tournament at the Mineola Nature Preserve course Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. Entry fees are $100 for the pro divisions, $75 for amateur … more
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